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Hydropower

Flowing water referred to as Hydropower is the most widely used renewable energy source in the world.
Hydropower generates less pollution than fuel-burning power generation methods and creates public recreational areas and new habitats for wildlife.

hydroelectric generator

Did You Know?

Across the state, Georgia Power owns a network of 18
generating plants and 19 hydroelectric dams. Learn more
about our generating plants.

people kayaking on lake

Enjoy Our Lakes

Georgia Power owns 15 lakes for hydroelectricity generation which, combined, offer thousands of acres of shoreline with public access areas. Enjoy everything from swimming to hiking trails, and see the beauty of our state.

Lloyd Shoals Dam Project

The Lloyd Shoals Project is one of Georgia Power’s oldest hydroelectric generating plants consisting of Lloyd Shoals Dam and Lake Jackson.

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Langdale and Riverview Projects

Georgia Power is proposing to decommission the Langdale and Riverview Projects and remove Langdale Dam, Crowhop Dam, Riverview Dam and the Riverview Project powerhouse.

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REC Disclaimer:
A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC), sometimes called a renewable energy credit, represents the renewable attributes of energy produced from a renewable energy facility. RECs are considered a commodity and can be sold or traded separately from the actual energy. Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output from the renewable generating facilities that have contracted to sell energy from their solar facilities through the Large Scale Solar (LSS) program and the initial (2013/2014) Advance Solar Initiative (ASI). The sole ownership of RECs belongs to each generating facility, as specifically stated in each respective power purchase agreement (PPA). The original intent of these programs was to grow renewable resources in Georgia, while allowing the generating facilities to retain the benefits of the RECs. Georgia Power does not report emission reductions from the null energy purchased through PPAs that do not bundle the RECs for sale to Georgia Power.